09 Jun Is The Musty Smell In Your Home A Possible Sign Of Potential Water Damage?
Water damage can cause a stench to your basement, garage or kitchen. We’ve all been there. This happens when you enter someone’s home, cabin, garage, or store and notice a musty, or wet, odor. It’s not something you want in your home! Water damage from the past can often cause a musty stench. This is because water has penetrated into walls, floors, and other areas of buildings. Water damage can cause serious problems for buildings even though it may not be obvious.
Due to water damage, mold or mildew can form in walls of homes and buildings. Some molds can make friends and family sick. You may experience watery eyes, sore throats, sneezing, and coughing.
If you notice a musty smell in your home, or if your loved ones are feeling ill due to catching a cold, it could be water damage.
These could be potential sources of water damage.
- Pipe leakage
- Snowstorms or rain
- Sprinklers made of Fire
- Toilet leak
- Gutter leak